description:jazz, funk and poetry– those are the basic elements of the japan-based band modernday soothsayers. the members of the band around leader marcellus nealy studied at such places as the famous berkley music school and can call on a wide variety of experiences including studying drums in the african bush and performances in new york, london, paris, seoul and tokyo. unusual is the fusion of funk with provocative rap and a lively saxophone sound – definitely worth a listen.